Full Day Trip To Essaouira From Marrakech
Description
A day trip to Essaouira offers a mix of culture, history, and natural beauty. Highlights include its charming UNESCO-listed medina, relaxed beaches, historic fortifications with stunning ocean views, and fresh seafood from the port. The town has a vibrant art scene, bustling fishing boats, and is known for authentic argan oil. Easily accessible from Marrakesh in 2.5–3 hours, it’s a perfect getaway for a laid-back yet enriching experience.
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Itinerary
Leave Marrakecharound 08:00Am ready for a 3-hour journey to the beautiful Essaouira on the Atlantic Coast included 3 stops break on the way . Once you arrive at the port city, formerly known as Mogador, you will have time to enjoy the charming sights of Essaouira, including its ocher-colored walls, the beautiful Moulay El Hassan square, and the souks, as well as the little streets of the city's old Medina. Enjoy a lunch of fresh fish in a local restaurant. During your trip, visit an association of Berber women producing argan oil, see the local markets, and marvel at the gems in the jeweler's quarter. You will return to Marrakech at the end of the afternoon, arriving back to the "Red City" at around 19:00.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you are staying in Marrakech, please note the following pick-up details based on your location: New Town (Gueliz, Hivernage, etc.): Pick-up is available from all hotels in this area. Our driver will meet you directly at your hotel’s main entrance at the scheduled time. Medina (Old City): Since many riads and accommodations in the Medina are located in areas not accessible by minibus, your pick-up will be arranged at the nearest accessible point to your riad. Our team will provide you with the exact meeting point once you confirm your booking. To ensure a smooth pick-up process, please provide the name and address of your hotel or riad in the "Special Requests" section when booking. If you are unsure about your location, feel free to contact us, and we will assist you in finding the most convenient meeting point
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please enter your phone number and your country code.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please provide your international phone number
- Provide your hotel address
Reviews(1,158)
One of my favorite day trips in Morocco. Essaouira has its own charm and it’s hard to explain until you see it yourself. We enjoyed simply walking around and sitting by the ocean for a while. Said and Oubram were both great.
Thank you for your feedback We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit to Essaouira and appreciated its unique charm. It’s wonderful that you had time to explore, walk around, and relax by the ocean. We’re also happy that Said and Oubram contributed positively to your experience.
Experience can be better if driver can communicate with us for a bit more information about the time scale of reaching to and back from hotel to the destination, other than that, we enjoyed the visit
Thank you for your feedback We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the visit overall. We also appreciate your comment regarding clearer communication about travel timing and schedules, as this helps us improve the experience for future guests.
Autonomous travel remember to search for what you want to do upstream! Very good driver! Watch out for the smell on the port with the heat!
Merci pour votre commentaire Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié le chauffeur et votre voyage. Merci également d'avoir partagé vos conseils pratiques avec les futurs voyageurs. Nous vous remercions d'avoir pris le temps de laisser un avis !
Long day with lots of mini bus driving, too much. Could easily shave 1h30 from whole day by shortening and skipping some breaks. Though it delivered what was promissed on the ad.
The bus was comfortable and arrived almost on time. It was easy to see where to pick him up. Essaouira is a calm port city Thank you for the good experience.
素晴らしいご感想をいただき、誠にありがとうございます。 バスの快適さやスケジュール、集合場所の分かりやすさについてご満足いただけたこと、大変嬉しく思います。エッサウィラでのご滞在も楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです。 お客様にとって良い経験となったことが、私たちにとって何よりの喜びです。 またモロッコでお会いできることを心より楽しみにしております。 どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。
Very professional pick up service and a very comfortable minibus correct number of stops for a 3.5 hour trip
Basically a coach ride to the seaside town of Essaouira with a stop off on the way. Very nice fishing town, lots of nice cafes and restaurants.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed your day trip to Essaouira and appreciated the charm of this beautiful seaside town. It’s always a pleasure to hear that our guests had a relaxing and enjoyable experience. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Mohammed is an excellent driver, and he went out of his way to make sure everyone was comfortable for this wonderful trip.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Mohammed made your trip so comfortable and enjoyable. He truly cares about our guests’ experience, and it’s wonderful to know his efforts made a difference. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him it will mean a lot! We hope to welcome you again on another memorable adventure soon.
Planned departure 8h return 6h, real departure 9h return 8h30... The minibus lacked comfort, dilapidated seats. The care is not easy either... On site, free area, Essaouira is worth the trip but in better conditions. Return by taxi to the Ryad Parcs and Spa hotel, 30 minutes from Marrakech, end of the trip at 21:15... Bof!
Merci d’avoir partagé votre retour. Nous sommes sincèrement désolés d’apprendre que l’organisation et le confort du transport n’ont pas été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Un départ retardé et un retour tardif peuvent effectivement rendre la journée plus fatigante que prévu, et nous comprenons votre déception. Concernant le minibus, l’état et le confort des véhicules sont des points que nous prenons très au sérieux. Votre remarque sera transmise à notre équipe logistique afin de vérifier cela immédiatement. Pour Essaouira, l’excursion prévoit du temps libre afin que chacun puisse découvrir la médina et le port à son rythme, mais nous comprenons que l’expérience globale dépend aussi des conditions de transport et de l’organisation. Enfin, pour les hôtels situés en dehors du centre de Marrakech (comme le Ryad Parc & Spa), le retour peut en effet prendre plus de temps en fonction du trafic et de la logistique des déposes. Nous vous remercions pour votre franchise, qui nous aide à améliorer nos services, et espérons avoir l’occasion de vous offrir une expérience plus satisfaisante à l’avenir
I do not recommend at all, no guide 3h of return transport idem in a vehicle without air conditioning and uncomfortable, a visit to the medina of Essaouira was to take place but nothing at all no indication the guide stuck us by the sea without any explanation.
Merci pour votre message. Nous tenons à préciser que la visite guidée dans la médina d’Essaouira n’est pas incluse dans cette excursion. Le programme prévoit du temps libre pour découvrir la médina et le port à votre rythme. Nous sommes toutefois désolés si cela n’a pas été suffisamment clair au moment de la réservation. Nous allons revoir la description de l’activité afin d’éviter toute confusion à l’avenir. Merci pour votre compréhension.
